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cabochon Definition

cabo·chon (kab′ə s̸hän′; Fr kȧ bō̂ s̸hōn′)

noun

  1. any precious stone cut in convex shape, polished but not faceted
  2. the style of cutting such a stone

Etymology: Fr < caboche, head

cabochon Usage Examples

Adjective modifier

  • sapphire: The bezel is set with 32 diamonds and five sapphire cabochons.
  • blue: This piece is based around a pair of checkered wooden earrings featuring a blue moonstone cabochon.

Modifies a noun

stone: The cabochon stone on the finial is a simple rub-over stone for setting in a bezel.

Noun used with modifier

  • moonstone: This piece is based around a pair of checkered wooden earrings featuring a blue moonstone cabochon.
  • garnet: Made from silver and bronze in the seventh century, it is the inspiration for this handsome pendant and brooch set with garnet cabochons.